The Future Is Slow Coming
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Intro
A Bm A D
Verse
A Bm
At the top of the hour
A Bm
Today in the news
A Bm
A little girl is shot down
A Bm
While tying her shoes
A D Bm A
[Refrão]N.C. A A/B A/C# D Bm
Honestly, how can I be proud right now?
A D
To tell you the truth, I ain't been sleeping too well
Verse
A Bm
Although our parents
A Bm
Fought to be equal
A Bm
The State decides true love
A Bm
If they only knew it
A D Bm A
[Refrão]N.C. A A/B A/C# D Bm
Honestly, how can I be proud right now?
A D
To tell you the truth, I ain't been sleeping too well
Verse
A Bm
Today he gets five stars
A Bm
For learning to read
A Bm
Too bad he’s not from here
A Bm
He better learn to weed
Bridge
A D
Even though computers are taking up my time;
E A D
Even though there’s satellites roaming in space;
E A D
Even though my phone predicts the weather;
E A D
We still can’t help you
E A D
Even though computers are taking up my time;
E A D
Even though there’s satellites roaming in space;
E A D
Even though my phone predicts the weather;
E A D E
We still can’t help you
Outro
D E A
The future is slow coming, honey
D E A
The future is slow, slow coming
D E A
The future is slow coming up
D E A
The future is slow, slow coming
How to play The Future Is Slow Coming
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.